SHRMLabs

SHRMLabs is the innovation lab and venture capital arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), dedicated to fostering innovation in workplace technologies. By leveraging SHRM's extensive network of over 340,000 HR and business executive members across 180 countries, SHRMLabs identifies, evaluates, and supports startups that address critical workplace challenges. Their mission is to inspire the development of technologies that enhance employee experiences and improve organizational efficiency.

The organization operates several key programs, including the WorkplaceTech Accelerator, a 12-week hybrid program that provides selected HR tech startups with training, mentorship, and a $200,000 equity investment to accelerate their growth. This program has been instrumental in scaling companies that offer solutions in areas such as compensation management, upskilling, and learning platforms. Additionally, SHRMLabs facilitates the Workplace Tech Community, a global forum that connects HR professionals with innovators to discuss trends and collaborate on future workplace solutions.

Through these initiatives, SHRMLabs aims to reshape the future of work by connecting international innovators with the funding, networks, and resources needed to drive impactful HR technology development. Their focus on ethical and human-centered technologies seeks to create empowering and equitable work environments for the global workforce of the future.